Member Profile
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Membership type: full
Chinwe Christy Isitua
Country of origin: Nigeria Currently in: Nigeria, Ado-Ekiti General field of specialization: Biological Systems and Organisms-
Degrees
2013 Doctorate Biological Systems and Organisms2006 Master Biological Systems and Organisms2002 Undergraduate Biological Systems and Organisms -
Current Research Activities
Biological Systems and Organisms
My current research is focused on: Food plants, underutilized plants and medicinal plant research with the aim of developing nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products that are available, accessible and affordable as chemotherapeutic agents against microorganisms and other diseases such as; cancer, neurological disorders, malaria, malnutrition, etc.. My goal is to contribute to economic, social, optimum health care and sustainable development through Science, Technology and Innovation in Nigeria.
Publications resulting from Research:
1. Isitua, C.C., Akinyemi, A.J., Akharaiyi, F.C., Olubiyi, O.O., Anadozie, S.O. and Olayide, I.I. (2018). Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effect of Herbamed, an herbal formulation in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Interventions in Obesity and Diabetes. 1(4). IOD.000519.2018. DOI: 10.31031/IOD.2018.01.000519.
2. Isitua, C.C., Anadozie, S.O. and Ibeh, I.N. (2018). Bioethanol production from cassava (Manihot esculenta) peels. FACSALUD – UNEMI 2(1): 85 - 91.
3. Isitua, C.C., Ibeh, I.N., and Ojiezeh, T.I. (2018). Toxigenic fungal contamination of cocoa-based beverages: A possible public health concern in the tropics. FACSALUD – UNEMI 2(1): 105 - 110.
4. Akharaiyi, F.C., Akinyemi, A.J., Isitua, C.C., Ogunmefun, O.T., Opakunle, S.O. and Fasae, J.K. (2017). Some antidiabetic medicinal plants used by traditional healers in Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Bratisl Lek Listy; 118(8):504-505.
5. Isitua, C.C., Ibeh, I.N. and Olayinka, J.N. (2016). Antibacterial activity of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on enteric human pathogens. Indian Journal of Applied Research 6(8): 553 - 557.
6. Isitua, C.C., Azegbeobor, M.I. and Umoh, E.E. (2016). Effect of deodorant on microflora of the armpit of female students of a University in Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific Research 5(6):641-645. www.worldwidejournals.com
7. Isitua, C.C., Sanchez-Muros, M.J., Jaramillo, J.C.G. and Dutan, F. (2015). Phytochemical and nutritional properties of dried leaf powder of Moringa oleifera Lam. from Machala El Oro Province of Ecuador. Asian Journal of Plant Science Research 5(2): 8-16. www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com.
8. Ibeh, I.N., Akanu, N., Mkpa, A.M., Isitua, C.C., Ogefere, H.O. and Ibeh, N.I. (2013). Evaluation of the anti-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) properties of DXL (Deconcoction X-Liquid-Bioclean II). Journal of Clinical Toxicology S12: 004. http://dx.doi.org:10.4172/2161-0495.S12-004
9. Isitua, C.C. and Ibeh, I.N. (2013). Toxicological assessment of the aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera and Caulis bambusea leaves in rabbit. Journal of Clinical Toxicology 2 (9): 71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2161-0495.S1.006
10. Isitua, C.C. and Ibeh, I.N. (2010). Novel method of wine production from banana (Musa acuminata) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) wastes. African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (44): 7521-7524.
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchAdministrationTeachingHigher Education StudyOtherI teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, conduct problem solving research and carry out community services
Workshop and Conference Attended
2018 New Delhi, India Cancer Research and Care Academy International Symposium on “Cancer Prevention and Treatment”. School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, February 9th – 10th 2018.2017 New Delhi, India 8th International Conference of Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA), India on “Recent Advances in 3R’s and Laboratory Animal Science”, held at JNU Convention Center, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, November 25th – 26th 2017.2016 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), held at Sheraton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, July 24th – 28th 2016.2016 Boston, USA 116th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), ASM Microbe 2016, held at Boston Massachusetts, United States of America, June 16th – 20th 2016.2015 Machala, Ecuador I Congreso Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CTEC), held in Universidad Tecnica de Machala Centro de Investigaciones, El Oro, Ecuador. April 16th -17th 2015.2014 Chicago, USA 3rd International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, OMICS group conferences, held during October 20-22, 2014 in Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore, USA.Affiliations
American Society for MicrobiologyNigerian Society for MicrobiologySociety for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB)Presentation given
2014Studies on the effects of Moringa oleifera Lam. leaves on insulin metabolism in rabbits.Chicago, USAEvent: 3rd International Summit on Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, OMICS group conferences, held during October 20-22, 2014 in Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore, USA.2015Antibacterial and cytotoxic potentials of the flowers and green pods of Moringa oleifera Lam. plant grown in Universidad Tecnica de Machala, Ecuador.Machala, EcuadorEvent: I Congreso Internacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CTEC), held in Universidad Tecnica de Machala Centro de Investigaciones, El Oro, Ecuador. April 16th -17th 2015.2016Ultimate biodegradation potential of microorganisms and physicochemical parameters of palm oil mill effluent in a Nigerian Research Institute.Boston, USAEvent: 116th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), ASM Microbe 2016, held at Boston Massachusetts, United States of America, June 16th – 20th 2016.2016Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of formulated herb teas from the leaves and peels of five plants as functional food.New Orleans, Louisiana, USAEvent: 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (SIMB), held at Sheraton, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, July 24th – 28th 2016.2018Composition, anti-tumor and antioxidant properties of essential oils from some Nigerian spices.New Delhi, IndiaEvent: Cancer Research and Care Academy International Symposium on “Cancer Prevention and Treatment”. School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, February 9th – 10th 2018. -
Other Awards
Jun 2017Afe Babalola University Academic Impact Award on ResearchThis is a University Award In recognition of my impact on research.Aug 2017CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers Award, DST & FICCI IndiaThis is a visiting research fellowship award by the government of India to conduct research in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.Jul 2016United States Department of Energy Early Career Development Travel Award to present papers @ 2016 Society for Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.Early Career development Travel award to attend and present papers at SIMB Conference, USA.Oct 2014Toxicology - 2014 Young Researchers Forum (Oral presentation) Award in recognition of research paper quality, novelty and significance, OMICS Group Conferences, Chicago-North Shore, USA.Best oral presentation award under the category of Young Researchers Forum, in recognition of research quality.Apr 2014Prometeo Project Research Fellowship Award, Secretariat of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENESCYT) of Ecuador, South America, 2014.Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award (Prometeo Project grant) of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of Ecuador.Mar 2014CV Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers Award, DST & FICCI India 2013.Postdoctoral Research Fellowship by the government of India to conduct research in any accredited institution in India.Oct 2010Best Poster Award, International Conference on Applied Biotechnology (ICAB), Khartoum, Sudan, 2010.Best poster award presented to me at International Conference on Applied Biotechnology, held at Friendship Hall, City of Technology, Khartoum.Sep 2010Delta State Government (DTSG) of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholar Award,Postgraduate scholarship award for my PHD studies.Jun 2009Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Postgraduate Scholar AwardPostgraduate Scholarship Award for my PHD studies.Sep 2003Taraba State Government of Nigeria Certificate of Merit AwardState Award by His Excellency the Executive Governor of Taraba State in recognition of my selfless services to humanity as a Youth Corps Member in Taraba State, Nigeria.